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How to pronounce London
/ˈlʌndən/ British English
LUN·dən
2 beats (syllables). The strong beat is the first one.
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LON·don
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LUN·dən
My tip
The first o sounds like u, and the second is just ə: LUN-dən.
In a sentence
A single ticket to London, please.
Now you say it
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Questions
How do you pronounce London?
In British English, London is pronounced /ˈlʌndən/. Say it like this: LUN-dən. The first o sounds like u, and the second is just ə: LUN-dən.
How many syllables are in London?
When you say it, London has 2 syllables: LUN-dən. The strong beat is the first one, LUN.
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